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United Church of Christ | Saxonville, Massachusetts

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BOCE Changes

May 24, 2018 by Rev. Shane Montoya

Change is afoot! With my departure coming up quickly, leadership changes are happening in our Christian education and faith formation programs. I would first like to welcome our two new board members, Cindy Sweeney and Rob Delossa. Cindy comes to us with years of serving on many committees in the church including BOCE. Rob is […]

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Kermit’s Corner: “Mottainai” and Coffee Mugs

May 24, 2018 by m.memmott

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In Japan, there is a movement to encourage citizens to return to the frugal practice of bringing reusable chopsticks when eating out. This is part of the general idea of “mottainai,” or “don’t waste,” and is beautifully highlighted in the book Replenishing the Earth, by Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize winner lauded for her […]

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Season of Thanks

May 24, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

As we wrap up our choral season at Edwards Church, I stand as ever in awe at the commitment made year after year by these fine volunteers I call my friends. It’s been an amazing year with many new anthems, many special services, and several opportunities for guest musicians to join the fun throughout the […]

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Rhythm of Change

May 24, 2018 by Rev. Debbie Clark

Blessing of the Animals service photo

Dear friends, The life of a church community involves a balance and a rhythm of continuity and change. At any given moment, we need both. Without change, we become stagnant. Without continuity, we lose our sense of who we are. While we seek to balance familiarity and newness, we also recognize that there are times […]

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Pentecost Parade

May 17, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

The church year marches on! After a joyous Palm Sunday and Easter, May is approaching, and with it, the summer (hopefully!). The highlight of the month is Pentecost, this year on May 20. During worship, we will have a “mini parade” as usual, featuring our larger than life dove, representing the Holy Spirit. After worship, […]

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Mothers’ Day Music

May 13, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

On May 13, we will have special music for violin and cello, featuring our own Jane Ezbicki, and Marian Levinstein, who joined us this past fall. They will accompany the choral anthem, and plan to provide chamber music with piano at other points in the service. The following week, Cheryl returns to the organ as […]

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Painting with Patrick

May 10, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

Sunday, May 13, 2:30-4:30pm Join Patrick St. Pierre for an afternoon of painting and fun! Patrick will create a sample picture, and then will guide us through the process of creating our own. You will be amazed at your own ability to create beauty! No experience, expertise or talent necessary! You will go home with […]

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Kermit’s Corner: Green Congregations

May 5, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

Edwards Church has accepted the MACUCC Green Congregations Challenge and have achieved Level 1 status. The Green Team has been working toward becoming a Level 2 Congregation and has now achieved this goal. We have already done many things to accomplish this. In the area of energy usage, we have installed solar panels, improved insulation […]

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Easter Thanks from Chancel Committee

May 2, 2018 by Rick Seaholm

Thank You! The Chancel committee would like to thank all those that purchased flowers for Easter to help decorate the sanctuary. Pentecost Geraniums Pentecost Sunday is on May 20 this year. We will be collecting money towards the purchase of two large geraniums to be planted in the barrels outside the Sanctuary. The money will […]

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Springtime Planting

May 1, 2018 by Rev. Debbie Clark

Dear friends, This spring, as you come onto the Edwards Church campus, you are likely to see lots of people. You might see Neela, a botanist from Garden in the Woods, pointing out native plant species. You may run into Andrew, a permaculture gardening specialist who created our Edible Forest Garden, showing a group of […]

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Set your GPS for 39 Edwards Street, Framingham. We have plenty of parking!

We’d love to welcome you for worship Sundays at 10 am in our sanctuary (39 Edwards Street, Framingham) or on livestream. We’d also love to talk with you about weekday programs, our congregation, and your hopes (email Rev. Clark at pastor@edwardschurch.org or call 508-877-2050).

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